MIDDLESBROUGH romped home to a magnificent 39-0 win against West Park Saint Helens - the stars being mainly their ex-colts.

The downside was the loss of flanker Gavin Fingland, who broke his leg in three places.

Newcastle Falcons academy man Peter Homan was first over followed by Matt Wright, Rob Bellerby and then Peter Wright.

After the ambulance departed, Boro slipped into top gear. Andy Micklewright crossed followed by another from Wright. Simon O’Farrell at outside half slotted three conversions and a penalty.

Player/coach Paul Lee said: “It was a bit scruffy at times but the youngsters excelled and I am pretty happy.”

ACKLAM were not downbeat after their 62-15 trouncing by Team Northumbria as the visitors’ skill levels were high as expected from a feeder club to Newcastle Falcons. Craig Blackett got a try for Acklam with Danny Ashton also crossing and grabbing a penalty and conversion.

BILLINGHAM were at Durham and won 14-6. They made hard work of it though having 80% of the possession. In the end it was down to the Evans family with two tries from Joe and two conversions from brother Pete.

GUISBOROUGH were cock-a-hoop with their 45-10 win at Seaham. Dessie Horton bagged three tries with one apiece to Steve Scott, Tom Rose, Will Kime and Andy Hucker. Mark George grabbed five conversions.

REDCAR won 12-10 at Ponteland and all the points came from outside half Richie Young.

Towards the end of the game he was elevated from temporary villain to certain hero as he dropped a goal after having a pass intercepted putting the Seasiders a point in arrears for a while.

STOCKTON lost 20-15 to visiting Ryton. Alan Fairhurst and Simon Crozier got the tries with a Matt Brown conversion and penalty.